We’ll miss you…

Kids were invited to a birthday party today at Space Odyssey. In the midst of  packing, it was nice for kids to be out of the house and play with their friends.

Chloe got a make-up done.

I also got a tiara from my Prince Shane.

Uh oh. Why is he so good at this?

Princess Chlobo.

We’re busy getting ready for our move next week. It’s sad to think it’s the last weekend here in Teaneck… but we’re very excited to start our new chapter of our lives in the new house!  Only if I can get through this stress of packing…

Caramelized pork tenderloin

Korean style.

I ordered 4 lobsters from Freshdirect.com this week to make some lobster rolls and salad for the family. When they arrived, the lobsters were still alive and moving around. Shane got a kick out of playing with one of them… then I felt bad he had to go into the pot… Thank goodness my brave mom was here to help! (Shane and I were screaming when this was happening.)
After they were cooked, I had no problem eating them again.

When I told the kids that we have to start packing for the new house this weekend, this is what happened.

Shane’s packed. Check √

Chloe. Check √

Salmon with quinoa salad

I had 2 separate dates with my kiddos this week. I wanted to talk to them individually about our move just to catch up outside of our elements. As a kindergarten graduation gift to Chloe, I took her to build-a-bear workshop.

Me: So Chloe, how do you feel about our move to the new house? Are you happy about it?
Chloe: Yes Mommy, I’m so excited!
Me: That’s great! But are you going to miss your friends?
Chloe: I’ll miss them but that’s okay. I’m going to invite all of my friends to my birthday party when we move.
Me:  Uhm. Yeah. Who’s throwing you a birthday party?
Chloe: My assistant. You. (she laughs)
Me:  (shaking my head)
Chloe: Okay. Okay. Seriously. Actually, I want to go on a vacation for my birthday instead of a party. Can we please go to Hawaii for my birthday? Or can we put a pool in the new house and we can have a pool party, (yappity yap yap yap…, blah blah blah,…)
Me: Ok. This conversation is going nowhere…

Chloe’s having a sleepover at her cousin’s for the first time tonight so it’s time for my date with Shane. First stop, a Lego store!

Then, some treats!

Third stop: Movies. We saw Despicable 2 and we both loved it!
Me: Shane, do you like our date so far?
Shane: Yes Mommy. Thank you for our date Mommy.
Me: You’re so sweet.
Shane: Mommy, you’re so beautiful. I love you so much.
Me: (melted to the ground)

fish taco: pan seared tilapia with shredded cabbage, tomato salsa, onions, avocado and sour cream.

Top: club Monaco. Skirt: club Monaco. Shoes: Jcrew (old). Purse: Versace (old, but similar here). Bracelet: Vintage. Earrings: CadenceLee

My favorite summer noodle dish is back! So quick to whip up in no time.

Grilled shrimp with onions on rice noodles with mint, basil, lime and fish sauce.